Sweet Potato Rocambole with Minced Meat

Ingredients

For the roll base:

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500 g), peeled and cooked

2 eggs

3 tbsp cornstarch or flour

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Salt and black pepper to taste

For the filling:

300 g minced beef (or chicken/turkey)

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small bell pepper, diced

1 grated carrot (optional)

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste

Chopped parsley for garnish

For topping:

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Chopped parsley

🔪 Instructions

1. Prepare the Sweet Potato Base
2. Mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
3. Mix in the eggs, cornstarch (or flour), mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking tray to form a rectangular shape about 1 cm thick.
5. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden and firm.

2. Cook the Filling
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
4. Add minced meat and cook until browned.
5. Stir in bell pepper, grated carrot (if using), tomato paste, salt, pepper, and paprika.
6. Cook for 5–7 minutes until well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

3. Assemble the Rocambole
4. Once the sweet potato base is baked, spread the meat filling evenly over it.
5. Carefully roll it up from one edge using the parchment paper to help.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.

4. Final Bake
5. Return to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese on top melts and turns golden brown.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley.

🍽️ Serving Suggestion

Serve warm with a fresh green salad or a light yogurt-garlic sauce. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!